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Elmvale resident charged with stunt driving, impaired

Elmvale resident charged with stunt driving, impaired

Police say the 25-year-old was driving 131 km/h in a 80 km/h zone; driver's licence has been suspended for 90 days
Residents fear Ward 1 'not ready' for affordable housing project

Residents fear Ward 1 'not ready' for affordable housing project

'Things like hydro, traffic, parking ... these are things that need to be addressed and fixed and updated before putting any new residents into the area,' says resident
Hospice Orillia launches free programs for local caregivers

Hospice Orillia launches free programs for local caregivers

Caregiver’s Connection, Caregiver’s Corner provide support to those looking after people with life-threatening illness and helps 'fill a gap'
Lakehead names new chair of board of governors

Lakehead names new chair of board of governors

Maria Vasanelli 'honoured' to take on new role with university
Rotaract Orillia collecting food for Sharing Place

Rotaract Orillia collecting food for Sharing Place

Service club members will go door to door in west Orillia on Halloween as part of Trick or Eat initiative
New programs aim to get local Georgian students job ready

New programs aim to get local Georgian students job ready

Next September, Georgian will introduce a renewed four-semester Protection, Security and Investigation diploma at the Orillia campus
Check out what's 'dancing' into Casino Rama in January

Check out what's 'dancing' into Casino Rama in January

Dancing With the Stars features 'dazzling routines in every style, jaw-dropping talent, and non-stop entertainment'; Tickets go on sale to the general public on Oct. 7
LETTER: Disillusionment with democracy rooted in our system

LETTER: Disillusionment with democracy rooted in our system

'You don’t have to be a Marxist to be disillusioned. Just intelligent and aware,' counters letter writer
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Council supports bill to help prevent harassment at city hall

Council supports bill to help prevent harassment at city hall

Without this legislation, 'elected officials know that they will have four years of carte blanche to behave as badly as they wish,' said Women of Simcoe Say No official